Is CVE-2015-2590 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2590 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2015-2590 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2015-2590 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-2590?

CVE-2015-2590 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2015-2590

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:61.54%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.3th

Official Description

An unspecified vulnerability exists within Oracle Java Runtime Environment that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

An unspecified vulnerability exists within Oracle Java Runtime Environment that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java Runtime Environment allows for remote code execution. Given its high EPSS score of 0.61541 and confirmed exploitation, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running affected Java versions.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The unspecified nature suggests a broad range of potential attack vectors.

Recommended Action

Update Oracle Java Runtime Environment to the latest secure version. Disable Java in web browsers if not strictly necessary and ensure all Java applications are up-to-date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2590 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2015-2590 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.